Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove front right SPRING STRUT .

Special tool kit 41 1 180 for stamping vehicle identification number consists of:

Guide plate 41 1 181

Counter-plate 41 1 182

Fig 1: Identifying Guide Plate 41 1 181 And Counter-Plate 41 1 182

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Place counter-support plate 41 1 182 from below against spring strut.

Place guide plate 41 1 181 from above on spring strut support plate and screw down to counter-support plate.

Insert punch numbers 41 0 000 individually into guide plate and stamp vehicle identification number.

Fig 2: Positioning Counter-Support Plate 41 1 182 On Spring Strut

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NOTE: In the event of component or body replacement by the workshops/garages, clearly delimit the vehicle identification number at front and rear by stamping a "+" in place of the BMW emblem.